New Member From Toronto *pics*

A quick "How ya'Do", and a photo would be nice.
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yoshirocks702
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New Member From Toronto *pics*

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hey there i just thought id say hello my name is Joe and i picked up a 1986 CR500 a few weeks ago and ive already done some work to it shes ready to ride but the weather is not cooperating here :( cant wait to try it out at my local track the only issue im having is getting that header sealed up i tried using the rtv stuff but i think i have to put it from the inside of the flange insted of around it what do you think? enjoy the pic :D Image[/img]
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Welcome
Mike

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(Gen 3 125+CR500 motor)
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Some say the '86 models was one of the best.

Make sure you get some boots on those forks too....

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The old ones are the beastliest!!!! :D
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Post by iggys-amsoil »

I have relatives in Toronto.

Welcome.
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Welcome
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Welcome aboard!
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Post by Hellbear »

Welcome! :clink:
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Post by redrocket190 »

AlisoBob wrote:Some say the '86 models was one of the best.

Make sure you get some boots on those forks too....

Thanks for signing up!
Daystar 13" fork boots. Two color blues - make sure you get the brighter blue that matches your seat. :D
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Post by yoshirocks702 »

i actually managed to get oem fork boots and i did figure out how to seal up the exhaust i used black rtv on the inside of the flange now shes ready to go just waiting for a nice day to go ride heres an updated pic of the bike
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Post by AlisoBob »

Not sure how tall you are, but those "lowboy" bars might make the bike a handful.

Took Britincali 3 years to get some taller bars, now he thinks he invented the things..

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I hope you let the air out of the forks when you crank them down on the trailer....
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Post by AlisoBob »

Chains lookin' tight too....

Any more "Nit-Pickers"?

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Any more "Nit-Pickers"?
I'll bite................. number plates should be yellow :nanna:
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Post by lewisclan »

Maybe I could post up a photo of my bike and you guys could tell me how my jetting is :eatdrink:

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Post by hoofarted »

Judging by the black spot on the wall, I'd say hes runnin a tad rich!

..and welcome!

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Post by MojoScojo »

lewisclan wrote:Maybe I could post up a photo of my bike and you guys could tell me how my jetting is :eatdrink:

welcome to the site
Post pictures of your tires and we'll tell you what you need to work on with your riding style.

:roll:

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Post by britincali »

MojoScojo wrote:
Post pictures of your tires and we'll tell you what you need to work on with your riding style.

:roll:

:lol:

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:


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Coolness list by 90cr500guy

Bob's = 50/50
Cepek = cool
Solidbro = cool
Brit = loser
Stoffer = 1 up from Brit
MFDB = cool
Danny = ok
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Post by MojoScojo »

britincali wrote:
MojoScojo wrote:
Post pictures of your tires and we'll tell you what you need to work on with your riding style.

:roll:

:lol:

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:


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Riding tip: Take off the blindfold Brit.
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Post by britincali »

No blindfold, I just close my eyes :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Coolness list by 90cr500guy

Bob's = 50/50
Cepek = cool
Solidbro = cool
Brit = loser
Stoffer = 1 up from Brit
MFDB = cool
Danny = ok
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Post by MojoScojo »

Try goggles instead.
No longer have a CR500.
07 Yamaha YZ250, 17 Husqvarna 701 Enduro
Get on with riding or get on with dying.
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Post by atank »

Nice bike!
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